Apply now for grants to improve recreational fishing

1 Nov 2023

The NSW Government opened the next round of Recreational Fishing Trust Grants today, through which fishing clubs and councils can receive funding for projects to improve and promote recreational fishing in their local areas.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Deputy Director General Fisheries, Sean Sloan, said applications are open until 18 December 2023 for projects to enhance recreational fishing, including new fishing facilities and access to local fishing spots.

“This year the grants program will have an additional focus on encouraging applications for projects that will help open up fishing opportunities for people with disabilities, such as fishing platforms in popular fishing spots that don’t have one or that need an upgrade,” Mr Sloan said.

“We want to make sure that fishing is a pastime available to everyone in our community.

“Investing in projects, such as fishing platforms, will enable all recreational fishers, including those with mobility issues to fish in a safe and appropriate manner.

“This is a great example, once again, of how money raised by the NSW Recreational Fishing Licence Fee is placed in the Recreational Fishing Trusts and reinvested in projects that directly benefit the recreational fishing sector.”

“If you have an idea on how to improve your local fishing spot or make fishing even better and more accessible, I encourage you to contact DPI to discuss your proposal.”

Grants are available for both large projects valued at more than $10,000 in funding and small projects involving less than $10,000.

Applications will be open for the next six weeks, until 18 December 2023.

Funding guidelines and application forms are available at https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/recreational/recreational-fishing-fee/licence-fees-at-work/apply-for-funds or you can email recreational.fishingtrust@dpi.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 4916 3835.

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